01/24/94 Board of Public Works Minutes

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ma REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 24, 1994 The regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was convened at 9:34 a.m. on Monday, January 24, 1994, by Board President John E. Leszczynski, with Mr. Leszczynski, Mr. James R. Caldwell and Mrs. Jenny Pitts Manier present. Also present was Assistant City Attorney Mary H. Mueller. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Upon a motion made by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mrs. Manier and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on January 17, 1994, were approved. PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE (ROBERT J. SAYRE, D/B/A MIDWEST GOLF AND SPORT SHOWS, INC.) Mr. Leszczynski advised that this was the date set for the Board's Public Hearing regarding the application for a Transient Merchants license for Robert J. Sayre, d/b/a Midwest Golf and Sport Shows, Inc., P.O. Box 1036, 600 Talcott Road, Park Ridge, Illinois. It is noted that Mr. Sayre has applied for this license in order to conduct the Michiana Golf Show at the Century Center on February 4-6, 1994. Ms. Sandy Lee, Director, Sales and Marketing, Century Center, was present on behalf of Mr. Sayre who was ill and could not attend the Public Hearing. Ms. Lee informed the Board that this is the second time the show is being held at Century Center. This year the show will be held on February 4-6, 1994 in convention and recital halls. Mr. Leszczynski inquired if Century Center was satisfied with this particular show. Ms. Lee stated that they were very satisfied. She also noted that she has a list of exhibitors that will be participating in the show and noted that this year there are quite a few golf facilities and resorts being represented. 'In conclusion, Ms. Lee stated that the show has been very successful. There being no one else present wishing to address the Board concerning this matter and no written Memorandum in support of or in opposition to the issuance of the license being received, Mr. Leszczynski closed the Public Hearing on this matter. It is noted that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations concerning this license application from the Police Department, Fire Department and the Building Department. Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the application be approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's office for issuance of a license. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE AGENCY AGREEMENT - SOUTH BEND CENTRAL ALLOCATION AREA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Mr. Leszczynski indicated that the Board is in receipt of an Agency Agreement between the City and South Bend Redevelopment Commission. Board member Mrs. Jenny Pitts Manier advised that this is a request on behalf of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission that the Board act as its agent for improvements surrounding the Opelika Building and to act as construction agent for this project. Pursuant to this Agreement, the Commission designates the Board of Public Works to act as its agent for purposes of designing and constructing certain public improvements consisting at Stephenson Mills Apartments and other matters related thereto. Mr. Caldwell made a motion that the Agency Agreement be approved and executed. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried.